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title: "Cytek Aurora Cell Sorter - IRR"
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# Cytek Aurora Cell Sorter - IRR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa52

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Edinburgh, is centred around the acquisition of a Cytek Aurora Cell Sorter for the Institute for Regeneration & Repair (IRR). The tender, identified with the ID NCA31120, falls under the "goods" category with a focus on sorters, specifically within the educational sector. The geographical location for delivery is defined as the region coded UKM75, which covers Edinburgh. The procurement process concluded with the awarding stage on 6 October 2025, resulting in an active status for the contract, with the supplier being Cytek Biosciences B.V., following a direct award procedure due to the absence of viable competition owing to technical reasons. The procurement method was "limited" with no prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced technical equipment for medical and research facilities. The awarded contract, valued at £384,357.02, underscores the demand for cutting-edge cytometry technology that can enhance the capabilities of research institutions. Businesses that are strong candidates for similar opportunities would likely be those capable of providing highly specialised equipment, particularly those with experience in the public sector's scientific research domains, and who can offer technical solutions that address specific operational needs, as demonstrated by the bespoke requirements of the IRR facility at the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Researchers at the Institute for Regeneration & Repair (IRR) at the University of Edinburgh, the world's largest institute dedicated to research in inflammation, regeneration, and repair, aim to understand the cellular and molecular basis of human disease to identify novel therapeutic targets. IRR brings together three centres: Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health. The IRR Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility is one of the UK's leading cytometry facilities and Scotland's first adopter of spectral flow cytometry. Spectral cytometry enables high-parameter analysis without compromising data quality. The facility currently operates two 4-laser Cytek Aurora analysers, which are widely used by researchers across the University of Edinburgh and the BioQuarter campus. The facility now seeks to complement their analysers with a Cytek Aurora Cell Sorter (CS) to expand functionality and provide users with a complete high-dimensional workflow, from identification to isolation and downstream analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Researchers at the Institute for Regeneration & Repair (IRR) at the University of Edinburgh, the world's largest institute dedicated to research in inflammation, regeneration, and repair, aim to understand the cellular and molecular basis of human disease to identify novel therapeutic targets. IRR brings together three centres: Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health. The IRR Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility is one of the UK's leading cytometry facilities and Scotland's first adopter of spectral flow cytometry. Spectral cytometry enables high-parameter analysis without compromising data quality. The facility currently operates two 4-laser Cytek Aurora analysers, which are widely used by researchers across the University of Edinburgh and the BioQuarter campus. The facility now seeks to complement their analysers with a Cytek Aurora Cell Sorter (CS) to expand functionality and provide users with a complete high-dimensional workflow, from identification to isolation and downstream analysis.

### Procurement Information

The IRR Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility is one of the UK's leading cytometry facilities and Scotland's first adopter of spectral flow cytometry. Spectral cytometry enables high-parameter analysis without compromising data quality. The facility currently operates two 4-laser Cytek Aurora analysers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063197-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £384,357 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30132300 - Sorters

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063197-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812492
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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